Job Title: Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator Organization: Boise City / Ada County Housing Authorities (BCACHA) Type: Full-Time, 10-hour shifts from Monday – Thursday Location: 1001 S. Orchard St., Boise, Idaho 83705
Closing Date: Open until filled
The Boise City & Ada County Housing Authorities has an opening for a full time Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator. This is a grant-funded position. The primary function of the position includes maintaining a caseload of Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants (Section 8) and providing them with ongoing support to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency through needs assessments, goal setting, and coordination of services.
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Conduct needs assessments to develop Individualized Training and Services Plans.
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Facilitate participant engagement in goaloriented activities through: o Oneonone meetings. o Referrals to community agencies and services. o Advocacy, problemsolving, and ongoing assessments.
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Track participants’ progress and revise service plans as needed.
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Coordinate services with other providers and case managers.
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Conduct Section 8 rental assistance recertifications.
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Maintain accurate and complete case files.
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Prepare reporting data and write reports as required.
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Provide information about programs and services to agencies, clients, and the public.
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Explain policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field and 2 to 3 years’ experience in direct client case management; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work (required).
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Knowledge of social work or human services principles, ethics, and professional standards (required).
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Case management experience with direct client interactions, principles of casework, intervention, and referral services; social needs of lowincome families (required).
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Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance use, mental health challenges, or disabilities (required).
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Traumainformed training (required).
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Ability to apply traumainformed, strengthsbased, and culturally responsive approaches to practice (required).
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Client advocacy, and service planning experience (required).
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Strong knowledge of community social services resources (required).
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HUD rules and regulations (preferred).
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Computer skills including proficiency with Word, Excel and aptitude for working with complex databases( preferred).
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Valid Idaho State driver’s license
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Health insurance (as low as $10 per month for employee coverage)
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Dental and vision
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Participation in PERSI (Public Employment Retirement System of Idaho, one of Idaho's premier retirement pension benefits)
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13 Paid holidays
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Paid vacation and sick time
To be considered for this position, please submit an application, and resume. You can drop off your application materials at our office located at 1001 S Orchard Street, Boise ID 83705, or use our drop box. Additionally, you may fax your application to 208-345-4909 or email [email protected]. Application forms are available on our website, www.bcacha.org, under the "About Us" tab, and then the "Careers" tab.
Important Note: Resumes without a completed application will not be accepted for consideration. All applicants must successfully complete a drug screening and background check prior to hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer: BCACHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
